Portrait of a Man, Painting by Thomas Gibson, 3868-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-386954

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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
Negatives
Eighteenth Century
Portrait of a Man, Painting by Thomas Gibson, 3868-B
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Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929
- Negatives
  - Eighteenth Century

Description

The image is a photograph of a painting by Thomas Gibson, captured by Frank William Bayley. It depicts a man standing and gazing forward. He is dressed in period clothing with a long coat, white cravat, and ruffled cuffs. His hair is styled in long, voluminous curls. The man rests one hand on a piece of furniture while gesturing with the other hand. The painting is framed with an ornate border. Previously attributed to John Smibert, Subject previously identified as William Tailer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
portraits
paintings (visual works)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023405
B-Series negative 3868-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC012

Collection Name

Frank William Bayley Photographic Collection, circa 1895-1929

Date of Acquisition

1932-12

Reference Code

PC012.001.002.3868-B

Date Notes

Painted Between circa 1725 and 1730

Record Details

Originator

Bayley, Frank W. (Frank William), 1863-1932 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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